agreement to forbear
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From 30 U.S. 99 - The Union Bank of Georgetown v. Anna Geary · 1831Most cited · 49 citing opinions
The agreement having been fully and satisfactorily established by this witness, the question arises, whether there are any circumstances or other testimony disclosed in the case which can repel or do away the force of this testimony. [Where the creditor agreed to look to one debtor and the agreement is broken, the surety is discharged in equity.]